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Sweden 2022 National tests will proceed with no leaks

June 07, 2022

For the first time since 2011, national tests have not been leaked before the exams. On the other hand, the national tests have been distributed during the test occasions and afterwards. This is stated by Anders Boman at the National Agency for Education.

South Africa Independent Examinations Board gets green light to publish matric results

June 06, 2022

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) will continue with the tradition of using media platforms, including newspapers, to publish the results of its matric candidates, as they had received permission to do so.

In 2018, Sweden national tests were abolished - but it is still used

June 06, 2022

The government removed a large part of the national tests in upper secondary school to reduce the workload and stress of teachers and students. But a majority of teachers continue to use the non-compulsory national tests that the National Agency for Education produces.

Ireland's Leaving Cert overhaul: More assessments, new subjects, less focus on written exams

June 03, 2022

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced major reform of Senior Cycle, including two new subjects, and 40% of grades given for continuous assessment other than written exams.

Most Moroccan Secondary School Students ‘Do Not Deserve To Pass’

June 02, 2022

Grade inflation and poor human resources are some of the factors behind the report’s claims of weaknesses in the Moroccan educational system.

English to Take Center Stage in Morocco’s 2023 Education Reform

June 02, 2022

The new reform reflects a shift in Moroccan education that aims to provide students with the know-how and linguistic skills needed to enter the job market.

Canada Ontario government approves new three-year degrees at colleges

June 01, 2022

The Ontario government's announcement today that colleges can develop new three-year degree programs is a historic breakthrough that ensures more students will acquire the professional expertise to succeed in their careers.

Luxembourg with the highest dropout rate in the last five years

May 31, 2022

Most of these students were boys, in the 9th and 10th grades, and were repeating students, says the Ministry of Education.

Slovakia Government passes law on higher education

May 31, 2022

The government has approved an amendment to the Higher Education Act. The amendment will shorten external studies and adjust the rector's election.

Morocco Works to Support Returning Students from Ukraine to Resume Learning

May 30, 2022

Recently, Morocco established a digital platform to help returning Moroccan students from Ukraine integrate and pursue their education if they wish to resume their education.

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